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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999,959.84, 4,500,407.23 and 977,734.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999,959.84, 4,500,407.23 and 977,734.57 is: 1,466,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999,959.84 : 4,500,407.23 = 977,734.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999,959.84/4,500,407.23 = 977,734.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999,959.84x = 4,500,407.23 × 977,734.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999,959.84x = 4,400,203,740,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,203,740,749.00/2,999,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,754.21

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